In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission carries significant consequences for the rest of your campaign. While both characters present reasons to be suspicious, there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest and enhances your gameplay experience.
Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
After the tea ceremony, the optimal choice is to confront Wakasa, who is revealed to be the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. By choosing to confront her, you'll unlock the easiest path to resolving her storyline. When you confront Wakasa, she'll invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hanging on her wall, confirming your suspicion. After some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by taking Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank.
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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
If you mistakenly choose to confront Otama after the tea ceremony, you'll still be able to kill Wakasa, but the path will be much more challenging. Confronting Otama leads Naoe to chase and kill her, but a letter found on Otama reveals her own corruption. Meanwhile, Wakasa escapes and fortifies herself in Osaka Castle with her soldiers.
To reach Wakasa, you'll need to travel to Osaka Castle, either fighting her soldiers or sneaking past them. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa for an assassination, you'll still need to engage in a one-on-one battle. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, confronting Wakasa directly after the tea ceremony offers a far less complicated and more satisfying cinematic kill, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.
Understanding the best decision to make after the Tea Ceremony mission is crucial. To prepare for the game's more challenging missions, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Additionally, discover how to efficiently earn more Knowledge Points to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
